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How are streaming media files different from downloadable sound or video files?

April 26, 2017different downloadable files media sound streaming video

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How are streaming media files different from downloadable sound or video files?

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Downloadable files need to be transferred to your computer in their entirety before you can play them. This process can be incredibly time-consuming, especially with large files and slower modems. This was the standard way of transferring sound and video before streaming was developed.